‘Be a bit kinder’: Celebrities defend Duke and Duchess of Sussex

US pop star Pink has defended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, saying Meghan is a victim of "the most public form of bullying I have seen in a while".

The singer's comments come after Sir Elton John and US chat show host Ellen DeGeneres commented publicly to stand up for the royal couple.

Harry and Meghan have been criticised by some newspapers for taking four trips by private jet in 11 days, despite campaigning against climate change.

Image: Sir Elton said he had wanted to give the family a private holiday

Sir Elton John attacked what he described as "distorted and malicious" accounts of Harry and Meghan's private stay at his home in Nice.

He said he and his husband offered his home in Nice and paid for them to travel by private plane, with an "appropriate contribution to Carbon Footprint" made to support Prince Harry's "commitment to the environment".

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Meanwhile, DeGeneres said they were "the most down-to-earth, compassionate people", reflecting on a meeting between her, her wife and the royal couple to discuss their work on wildlife conservation.

Image: Ellen DeGeneres also defended the royal couple

She added: "Imagine being attacked for everything you do, when all you're trying to do is make the world better."